8 h. ago Tributes paid to five young people who died in Co Louth crash

The young people are aged between 21 and 23.

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9 h. ago Woman, 21, found dead in boat yard pictured as family pay tribute to 'beautiful angel'

Corrina Baker's heartbroken family have paid tribute to her after she was found dead in a boat yard on Saturday, sparking a murder probe. She was last seen on Thursday. A man, 29, has been arrested

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10 h. ago Tributes paid to 'beautiful' young Scot killed in horror crash in Ireland

Chloe Hipson, 21, from Bellshill, tragically died in the collision alongside four others on Saturday evening.

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13 h. ago Everything we know so far as five killed pictured after 'devastating' Louth crash

Five people were killed and another three were injured in the horror two-car car crash in Co Louth

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13 h. ago 5 victims killed in horror Co Louth crash pictured as they were heading for night out

An Garda Síochána has confirmed the names of the five people who tragically died in a horror crash in Co Louth on Saturday night. The three men and two women were on their way to Dundalk for a night out

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13 h. ago Co Louth crash UPDATES: Five people killed in 'devastating' car accident pictured

Three men and two women were killed when their VW Golf collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser shortly after 9pm on Saturday on the L3168 in Gibstown, Dundalk

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18 h. ago Scots woman killed in horror two car crash in Ireland as five confirmed dead

Emergency services were called to the Ardee Road on the L3168 in the townland of Gibstown in Dundalk, County Louth, after the alarm was raised shortly after 9pm on Saturday.

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18 h. ago Five confirmed dead in horror Co Louth car crash as bodies of victims remain at the scene

All five victims were travelling in the same vehicle in Co Louth when the tragedy unfolded. Police are now appealing for witnesses as they remain at the scene to investigate

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18 h. ago Co Louth crash: Three men and two women killed in horror car accident

Five people, all in their 20s, died in the two car crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

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19 h. ago If holding a grudge is wrong, why does it feel so right? Just ask Margaret Atwood | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

In a culture of therapy-approved ‘forgiveness’, the author’s new memoir shows how hilarious long-delayed vengeance can be“A lot of people have died, so I can actually say these things without destroying somebody’s life. Except for the people whose lives I wish to destroy.” Thus spake Margaret Atwood in a recent interview about Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts, in a clip that has gone viral. “They deserve it,” she says, of the people she hasn’t said such nice things about. Asked if she likes holding a grudge, she replied: “I don’t have a choice. I’m a Scorpio.”Part of the clip’s appeal is Atwood’s icily sardonic delivery: you can understand why a recent review of her autobiography describes her as “a literary mafia don”, reminding those who have crossed her that she knows who they are, even if they remain unnamed, or pointing out that they may well be dead by now anyway. It reminds me a bit of the writer who once said to me: “If you wait by the bend in the river long enough, the bodi...

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29 h. ago 4 dead after wooden boat believed to be ferrying migrants into the US capsizes off San Diego

The Coast Guard says a wooden skiff believed to have been ferrying migrants toward the U.S. has capsized in stormy seas off San Diego, leaving at least four people dead and four hospitalized

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32 h. ago Dietary supplements recalled nationwide after 11 people sickened with salmonella

Three people have been hospitalized amid the latest salmonella outbreak

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33 h. ago Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Ford scores 13 points including two drop goals in victory‘He made brilliant decisions and executed perfectly’Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive 33-18 victory over the All Blacks. Twelve months ago, Ford narrowly failed to clinch a home victory in this same fixture, but he was a pivotal figure on Saturday as his side gained their revenge with a first win over New Zealand in south-west London since 2012.“George is a brilliant player, an outstanding leader and an even better person,” the head coach said after the fly-half contributed 13 points to seal his team’s 10th successive Test win this year. “I know you like to talk about 12 months ago and the ball hitting a post. But when he pulls on the England shirt he is just such a consistent performer. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Tributes paid to ‘fearless and funny’ Observer journalist Rachel Cooke who has died aged 56

Cooke, who worked for the Observer for 25 years and was described as its ‘backbone’, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year Tributes have been paid to the journalist and critic Rachel Cooke after her death from cancer.Cooke, 56, was diagnosed with the illness earlier this year and died on Friday. She worked for the Observer for 25 years, where she was described as “the backbone of the paper”. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago ‘Hugely missed’: Tributes paid to Observer journalist Rachel Cooke

Cooke, 56, who worked for the Observer for 25 years, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and died on FridayTributes have been paid to the journalist and critic Rachel Cooke after her death from cancer.Cooke, 56, was diagnosed with the illness earlier this year and died on Friday. She worked for the Observer for 25 years, where she was described as “the backbone of the paper”. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Food influencer Michael Duarte’s heartbroken wife breaks silence after he was shot dead by cops

THE wife of food influencer Michael Duarte has broken her silence following his death. Duarte, known as Food With Bear Hands, was shot dead by cops after allegedly waving a knife erratically. Duarte's wife, Jess, has spoken out for the first time and told TMZ she's "struggled" what to do. She paid a glowing tribute...

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3 d. ago ‘The pain remains’: France remembers victims of 2015 Paris attacks

Bells ring out across French capital marking 10th anniversary of country’s deadliest peacetime attackParis attacks anniversary – in picturesFrance has paid tribute to the 130 people killed 10 years ago by Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers who targeted a stadium, bars, restaurants and the Bataclan concert hall in the country’s deadliest peacetime attack.“The pain remains,” Emmanuel Macron wrote on social media on Thursday as he visited each of the sites that were attacked. Bells rang out across the city as a remembrance ceremony began at a memorial garden in central Paris attended by relatives and survivors. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago M1 horror crash leaves two in their 20s dead as BMW careers off motorway

Two young people have tragically died after their car careered off the M1 and crashed into a tree

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3 d. ago Seoul crash leaves two dead and 18 injured as truck ploughs into crowds

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Two people have died and at least 18 others have been injured after a lorry crashed into crowds at a bustling outdoor market in South Korea.

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3 d. ago Popular community activist dies as tributes paid to 'a real star'

The Labour stalwart started out life in the political party at the age of nine

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